2013-14ProfessionalDevelopmentCatalog

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Teaching American History Continued
How can we continue to grow as American History teachers after the TAH Grant has ended?
Do you teach United States History at the 7th, 8th or 11th grade level? Continue learning and interacting
with people who share your interests. All those who have participated in the P/NWBOCES Teaching
American History (TAH) Grants years 1-4 are invited to spend two full days at BOCES during 2013-2014.
Each morning noted historians will share their expertise with us and discuss their latest research. Then we
will draw on the expertise of our own teachers, or their contacts, who will engage us in their individual
passions. There will be time for classroom connections, an update on what is new in New York State social
studies, and technology integration. Even if you were not able to participate in TAH, you may sign up to
join us.
PARTICIPANTS: United States History teachers at the 7th, 8th, or 11th grade level
DATE/TIME: Nov 14 2013; Apr 23 2014 8:30 AM - 3:00PM
COST: $246 for Curriculum Center Members; $283 Curriculum Center Non Members
Social Studies
LOCATION: Putnam/Northern Westchester BOCES; Yorktown Heights, NY; School Services Building
FACILITATOR: Mirla Morrison has published articles, presented at conferences, consulted in districts,
and trained and mentored teachers throughout New York State. For the past twelve years as a P/
NW BOCES consultant, Mrs. Morrison has worked with districts on elementary curriculum development
projects. She retired from Ossining High School where she taught high school social studies and was the
department chairperson for eight years. While in Ossining, she created law-related education electives,
instituted Advanced Placement U. S. History, drafted curriculum for Master Learning, Cluster Learning,
European Cultures, Economics and Participation in Government, and directed the Ossining Law Project
that included in service training for teachers. Due to her K-12 depth of content knowledge, Mrs. Morrison
has worked with teachers collaboratively to develop a regional social studies/English language arts
curriculum at grades K-6. In addition, she has worked with K-12 teachers to develop a regional curriculum
in sustainability through the integration of sustainability content into existing curriculum. Mrs. Morrison is
available for onsite consultation.
Greg Varley has facilitated this group for more than decade. He has taught and coordinated social
studies for more than 40 years, the last 30 in the Lakeland School District. He also coached interscholastic
debate for more than 25 years, culminating in election to the Ohio, New York, and national Coaches
Halls of Fame. He has assisted in the development of local debate programs and has helped incorporate
debate into the social studies classroom. He has presented at local and regional conferences, been
an advisor to the Teaching American History program, and currently serves as a social studies onsite
consultant for P/NW BOCES.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED BY: 10/31/2013
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